Journal of Advanced Practices in Nursing

Generic drugs serve as a critical bridge between affordability and quality healthcare, offering cost-effective alternatives to brand-name medications without compromising safety or efficacy. This paper explores the role of generic drugs in healthcare, examining their economic, regulatory, and therapeutic implications. By analysing factors such as pricing dynamics, regulatory standards, and patient outcomes, this paper highlights how generic drugs contribute to expanding access to essential treatments while reducing healthcare costs. Through case studies and empirical evidence, it underscores the importance of leveraging generic drugs to bridge the gap between affordability and quality healthcare, ultimately improving patient outcomes and promoting healthcare sustainability.

The democratization of healthcare is a fundamental principle aimed at ensuring equitable access to essential treatments for all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status. Generic medicines play a pivotal role in realizing this vision by offering affordable alternatives to brandname drugs. This paper explores the accessibility of generic medicines as a cornerstone of healthcare democratization. By examining economic, regulatory, and therapeutic dimensions, it highlights the critical role of generics in expanding access to essential treatments, improving medication adherence, and reducing healthcare disparities. Through case studies and empirical evidence, this paper underscores the transformative potential of generic medicines in fostering a more inclusive and accessible healthcare system.

Generic medicines play a pivotal role in modern healthcare systems, offering cost-effective alternatives to brand-name drugs while maintaining comparable safety and efficacy. This paper explores the multifaceted role of generic medicines in reducing healthcare costs. By examining the economic, regulatory, and therapeutic aspects of generics, we illustrate their significance in expanding access to essential treatments, enhancing medication adherence, and promoting sustainability in healthcare expenditure. Through comprehensive analysis and case studies, this paper elucidates the vital role that generic medicines play in driving affordability and accessibility in healthcare, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and system-wide cost savings.